Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Des Moines, IA
Nationwide Therapy Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🕒 Shift: Nights – 3x12s

Registered Nurse (RN) – Job Summary

Short Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by following the nursing care plan and supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.

Complete Description

Core Values – Select Medical Way

• Deliver superior quality in all we do
• Treat others as they wish to be treated
• Be results-oriented and achieve objectives
• Work as a team
• Be resourceful and overcome obstacles

Patient & Employee Safety

Select Medical prioritizes safety for patients and staff. Employees are expected to:

• Make safe choices
• Use provided safety equipment
• Identify hazards
• Follow safety policies
• Report risks promptly

Focus areas include:

• Safe Patient Handling
• Materials Handling
• Infectious Disease Safety
• Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention
• Overall Safe Work Environment

Employees must also meet standards for appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

Job-Specific Duties & Competencies

Patient Assessment & Care

• Complete a full nursing assessment within 8 hours of admission
• Develop individualized plans of care
• Identify patient/family teaching needs
• Provide timely updates for team conferences
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation
• Use the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate)
• Provide patient/family education toward established goals
• Initiate discharge planning starting day 1

Communication & Collaboration

• Report any change in patient status to provider and Charge Nurse
• Support continuity of care between shifts/providers
• Seek guidance for complex clinical decisions

Leadership & Delegation

• Provide direction and supervision to ancillary personnel
• Delegate appropriately
• Offer calm support to staff, patients, and families
• Assist with unit team-building
• Assume Charge Nurse duties when assigned

Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure safe environment of care
• Notify leadership of supply/equipment needs
• Maintain cost-effective care practices
• Monitor inventory and charges

Professional Development

• Pursue ongoing professional growth through self-study and continuing education
• Manage time effectively and prioritize unit/patient needs

Additional Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as requested

Requirement

BLS Certification

Required

ACLS (CIRH only)

Required

Minimum 2 Years Bedside Clinical Experience

Required

Contract Details

• Guaranteed Hours:36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks